I'm Lisa E., the breeder behind Estes Kennels located in Bakersfield, CA. Our pups are home-raised. We put a lot of care into socializing them so they can transition easily into their new lives. Our focus is on breeding healthy and happy puppies that can bring just as much joy to their families as our dogs do for us. We are very hands-on with our puppies and give them plenty of unconditional love and attention!
Q. & A. with Lisa
What makes your program special?
We are home-based breeders dedicated to bringing healthy, loving, and high-quality pups into the homes and hearts of their forever families. We love our dogs and are passionate about raising our puppies to be the best family companions.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Yellow - Female
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Lisa
Lisa has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Connect with Lisa to learn more details about pricing.
“Prices are based on puppy's markings. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Lisa may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Lisa offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Lisa directly.
Estes Kennels meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Poppy, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Poppy
Poppy is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lisa decided to make her part of their program. Lisa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Kuma, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Kuma
Kuma is a very active, happy boy, very loving and fun.
Ginger, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Ginger
Ginger is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lisa decided to make her part of their program. Lisa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), +1 more.
Lilly, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Lilly
Lilly is a love bug, great mom, just a super sweet girl. She has thick hair with curls.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Estes Kennels reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Bernese Mountain Dogs.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.